I am going. It is just a matter of time. I need to be at 80% of more of my support raised to be able to go to BFA. As of last night, I am at 90%. Thank you for all you have done.
God is great and is blessing me incredibly throughout all of this. In 10 days, I will be in Germany. Please be praying for my safe travels.
24.7.06
17.7.06
Blessings
As this process has continued I am constantly reminded of God's blessings. It is amazing how He works things. He has continued to work many things out for Germany. Right now, I am getting ready to go. I still have to do something with my car.
I know it was a while ago, but here are some pictures from my orientation. These are some of the people that I will be working with at BFA.
I know it was a while ago, but here are some pictures from my orientation. These are some of the people that I will be working with at BFA.
6.7.06
Right Now I'll be in Germany
That's right. 4 weeks from today, I will be in Germany. I have reserved my plane ticket for August 2. It is getting closer and closer. I am currently at 73% of my support raised. I still need more, but only need to get to the 80% level to be able to go. It is very exciting.
Thank you to all who have supported me.
Thank you to all who have supported me.
28.6.06
The Next Step
Hey y'all,
It's so much more real now. I spent a week up in Canada participating in orientation for Germany. It was put on by Janz Team Ministries which is the missions organization that I am going through to get to Germany. It was really nice to meet another 15 people that are also going to BFA. We all have such a heart to minister to these kids.
We learned so much about cultural differences and the term "Third Culture Kids." These are missionary kids whose parents are from one country, yet they are growing up in another country. Neither country is their culture, so they are somewhere in the middle. They deal with different things from regular kids. I hope to show them the love of God.
So with getting to meet a bunch of great people and learning more about what I will be doing and how to do it better, I had a great time.
Please pray for me as I continue to raise support. I currently have 35-40% of my support raised. I need to have 80% before I can go over and I have around 6 weeks left before I am supposed to go. Also pray for my fellow peeps that I met in Canada that they will also be able to raise their support.
God bless.
It's so much more real now. I spent a week up in Canada participating in orientation for Germany. It was put on by Janz Team Ministries which is the missions organization that I am going through to get to Germany. It was really nice to meet another 15 people that are also going to BFA. We all have such a heart to minister to these kids.
We learned so much about cultural differences and the term "Third Culture Kids." These are missionary kids whose parents are from one country, yet they are growing up in another country. Neither country is their culture, so they are somewhere in the middle. They deal with different things from regular kids. I hope to show them the love of God.
So with getting to meet a bunch of great people and learning more about what I will be doing and how to do it better, I had a great time.
Please pray for me as I continue to raise support. I currently have 35-40% of my support raised. I need to have 80% before I can go over and I have around 6 weeks left before I am supposed to go. Also pray for my fellow peeps that I met in Canada that they will also be able to raise their support.
God bless.
9.6.06
TEAM
Things are slow here because I am not in Germany yet, but they will pick up when I get over there. Anyway...
Team, such a simple word but a word that means so much. It especially means much in this situation. The reason is that this is what needs to be created for me to go to Germany. It is about a group of people caring about reaching to missionary kids in Europe. These kids are away from home in a strange country and if I can live with them and support them, it will serve them.
I am nothing special. I am amazed at how God wants to use such an imperfect person as myself. I am just able and willing to go. Many people can't go. That doesn't mean that they can't join together to accomplish a ministry goal.
That is what I want to create. A team of people gathering together doing different things to accomplish one goal. I am only one person and at most I am just the hand, but I can't do anything without the body contributing. So in prayer and finances, or many other ways, I ask you to team with me. This isn't about me going somewhere. This is about serving God and doing His work.
Team, such a simple word but a word that means so much. It especially means much in this situation. The reason is that this is what needs to be created for me to go to Germany. It is about a group of people caring about reaching to missionary kids in Europe. These kids are away from home in a strange country and if I can live with them and support them, it will serve them.
I am nothing special. I am amazed at how God wants to use such an imperfect person as myself. I am just able and willing to go. Many people can't go. That doesn't mean that they can't join together to accomplish a ministry goal.
That is what I want to create. A team of people gathering together doing different things to accomplish one goal. I am only one person and at most I am just the hand, but I can't do anything without the body contributing. So in prayer and finances, or many other ways, I ask you to team with me. This isn't about me going somewhere. This is about serving God and doing His work.
24.5.06
New Stuff Added!!
To make the process a bit easier, both my support letter and support pledge form are now on this site. On the side menu under 'Support documents' you will see links for both.
If you are looking for another copy of the pledge form or support letter, just click on the subsequent link and a .PDF form will open up for you.
If you are looking for another copy of the pledge form or support letter, just click on the subsequent link and a .PDF form will open up for you.
17.5.06
Ministry
I have been blessed to have the ministry opportunity come along. This is just another example of the local church reaching out and touching the world for God. I would not be here without my church which has helped me to grow and has given me ministry opportunities to flourish in. I don't view this as any different. This chance just happens to be somewhere else.
It still is no different that any other opportunity that comes up in the local church. It is just blessing different people. It is no more or less important that the things that are done in your church every Sunday. I just happen to have the ability to go elsewhere to assist in ministry needs there.
It still is no different that any other opportunity that comes up in the local church. It is just blessing different people. It is no more or less important that the things that are done in your church every Sunday. I just happen to have the ability to go elsewhere to assist in ministry needs there.
16.5.06
Who? What? Where? When? Why?
So why am I starting this blog? I have been given a unique opportunity to minister to high school students that don't necessarily feel like they have a place to call home. I have been accepted by the Black Forest Academy to be a resident student in their housing for missionary kids. These kids are sent by their parents(missionaries) to this school to get a strong education while keeping Christ as the root of their learning. I have a great love for students and bringing them closer to their Christ who saved them while preparing them for their adult lives.
The Black Forest Academy is in the southwest corner of Germany in a small town called Kandern. It is located about 1/2 hour north of Switzerland.
I am leaving for Germany at the very beginning of August and will be there for two years. For this I am not paid a salary. This allows the Black Forest Academy to keep their costs to the students down. I therefore will have to raise my own support and go through a mission organization. The one I am going through is Janz Team Ministries. I need to raise around $1500 a month and also some first time startup costs. Hopefully in the next little while, I will have my support letter and pledge form on this blog so that you can download it and read and use it if you feel called.
The Black Forest Academy is in the southwest corner of Germany in a small town called Kandern. It is located about 1/2 hour north of Switzerland.
I am leaving for Germany at the very beginning of August and will be there for two years. For this I am not paid a salary. This allows the Black Forest Academy to keep their costs to the students down. I therefore will have to raise my own support and go through a mission organization. The one I am going through is Janz Team Ministries. I need to raise around $1500 a month and also some first time startup costs. Hopefully in the next little while, I will have my support letter and pledge form on this blog so that you can download it and read and use it if you feel called.
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